[ yuri can feel finn's gaze linger and maybe he straightens his back out a little, stands a bit taller, tucks some hair behind his ear. it feels nice to be looked at so... politely.
which is a weird thing to think but here he is.
he follows after finn, a smile breaking out across his face as he watches a completely grown man skip toward a bird bath. he's so cute. ]
Cute.
[ ok maybe he couldn't help saying it out loud.
yuri stops at the archway and reaches out to lightly run his fingers along one of the vines, his eyes going up to look at the arch going over his head. maybe... well, this wouldn't be such a bad place to take their vows, would it? might not have enough space...
they could take their own vows here. privately.
yuri you're getting ahead of yourself. ]
I've never been one to just go outside much but... maybe being around you can convince me.
Well, I wouldn't try to force you to do anything but -
( finn blushes lightly, ducking his head. he hadn't really imagined anything past the actual wedding. if he's lucky, maybe they might be able to develop a nice friendship. )
If we're gonna be married, it'd be nice to spend a little time together out here. Whenever you wanted.
( he takes a seat on the elaborately carved bench positioned across the arch, gesturing for yuri to come see. ) Look at the view from here. It's perfect!
[ yuri takes one last look up at the archway before he finally moves over to join finn on the bench, crossing his legs as he settles in. he looks now in front of them and his breath catches in his throat. ]
Oh, Finn. It's beautiful.
[ he slides a hand down finn's forearm so that he can take hold of his hand, lacing their fingers together as his eyes sweep across all of the flowers and beautiful hedges. ]
I think I like this spot.
[ he says it softly, as though if he says it any louder he'll break whatever quiet spell has settled over him.
( finn doesn't give much weight to yuri taking his hand so much, even if it's more intimate than the typical escorting etiquette. he is rather moved by yuri taking the time to really appreciate something finn has come to take comfort in during his short time living here. )
It's been kinda hard. I didn't grow up here - I was with my dad and he raised me and I didn't know who my mom was for years. And suddenly, I'm needed because she needs help and - ( finn exhales, shaking his head. )
Being here reminds me of all the plants we have in our apartment, so I hope it'll make you feel better sometimes, too.
[ something kind of sad tints yuri's face even as he smiles, gaze straight ahead as he continues to take in the view in front of him. it's cute, he thinks, how much finn seems to enjoy plants. yuri's pretty certain he could kill a cactus, but... well, he'll have to learn how to care for them, won't he? ]
I'm sorry, you know.
[ his voice is soft as he says it and he turns to look at finn. ]
That you have to be dragged into this, I mean. I don't-- I was never the one that my parents were focused on. The moment my sister presented as an alpha, I was basically freed of any obligations to the family. I guess things changed for all of us pretty abruptly, huh?
They did. ( finn is quiet for a moment, his smile dimmed. they had made it sound like they didn't have any other options. at least he could be certain that his dad would be taken care of in future years now that he had been more or less accepted by the family, making it clear that he would not fully abandon the life had had grown up with. )
But I think we could be friends at least, ( comes a hopeful addition as he lifts his head. ) It would be nice to get to know each other better anyway. I don't really have other expectations outside of that!
( finn tries to recover, wanting to make this a nice first day for yuri. they're both doing their best! )
[ yuri smiles a little bit to himself and tips to the side, pressing his arm against finn's to lean into him. he still has a grip on his hand, thumb absently stroking across the back of it as he gazes down at their fingers curled together.
finn's hands are so large. yuri decides very quickly that he likes that. ]
We can certainly be friends. [ a pause. should he be so forward already? ] Though I might not be entirely opposed to something more.
( gulp. finn looks down at their joined hands, blushing as he becomes very aware of their instant intimacy. yuri feels very warm against him and he smells sweet, though finn can't immediately pin down what it reminds him of. his nose isn't as sensitive as that of an alpha's or an omega's.
he coughs quietly. )
Well, you're also. Very handsome and pretty. Yes, pretty. ( that sounds fitting for yuri, especially now that they're sitting amongst the flowers. )
[ yuri smiles and lets out a little giggle, giving finn's hand a small squeeze before he finally pushes himself back up to his feet again. he pulls finn up along with him and he steps in closer to him to tuck close, still smiling as he looks up at him.
finn smells nice too, yuri decides. subtle. almost delicate. ]
( that giggle is very pleasant to his ears, finn finds himself thinking, blushing still. )
You're quite assertive, ( he observes gently, letting yuri hoist him up. lumbering forward, he decides to show him through the rose garden. it isn't quite their season, but they're still putting in a good effort to look pretty, still well-cared for as the seasons change. )
I - I mean that as a very good thing, too! It's a very good thing. I'm not assertive at all, ( finn admits, stammering, hoping not to offend. )
[ yuri wouldn't want to scare his future husband away, after all, but he does also very much want to see if maybe... well. if maybe finn would want something more than a friendship. ]
I won't change myself to make you like me or anything, but I don't want you hating me either. So if I ever make you uncomfortable... let me know? Until then...
[ he tips his head to the side and rests it against finn's shoulder with a smile, eyes sweeping across the rose bushes. ]
Wh- yeah! Sure, I can do that. ( says a boy who has never confronted anyone in his entire life. but now that he has permission and encouragement from yuri, he thinks he might be able to bring it up if he does toe the line too much. )
I don't want you to change either though, ( finn adds quickly, smiling to himself as yuri rests his head on his shoulder. ) I'm just, ah! I'm not used to courtship or anything. I was never really interested in it before, but maybe ... ( he hums thoughtfully, scratching his chin. )
Well, I suppose we're too late for little dates now! But we can spend time together and get to know each other a lot better.
( and quietly, ) I don't think anyone could ever hate you, though.
You'd be surprised. There's a lot of hatred in the world.
[ if he's speaking from experience or just trying to sound wise, he doesn't make any sort of indication.
he stays where he is, even if walking with his head on finn's shoulder is a little bit awkward and bumpy. yuri wants to stay here, wants to remain as close to finn as he can. his eyes drop to their joined hands and he smiles. ]
We can still do little dates, you know. Married couples go on dates all the time. As a matter of fact, I'd love to see what kind of outing you could plan for us.
( finn's light up at the prospect of planning a little hangout for them, something outside official aristocratic business. he's already being put through the ringer, being made to sit through lessons on how to do important adult things like run the estate. it won't be for a while - his mother is in good health - but it's important that he begins learning now even if he will be working with trusted advisors. )
What kind of dates would you like to go on? I have some ideas with things I like, I think. But I'm curious about you.
[ yuri pauses for a second to look at a blossom that's decided to bloom early, full and beautiful, and he smiles a little to himself before letting finn continue to pull him along. he wants to take it as a good sign. ]
( he turns abruptly to take yuri's smaller hands in both of his, running his thumbs over his knuckles affectionately. yuri's come from such a long way and surely won't see his family for long stretches at a time. finn has moped over this arrangement long enough and now that he can put a face to a name, it feels more real and. interestingly enough, more comforting.
yuri seems soft and sweet and finn wants to at least try to do right by him even if he isn't the alpha they would have wanted for yuri. )
Would you help me learn how to dance for our wedding?
Absolutely. A married couple's first dance is very important, right?
[ everyone will be watching, after all, and it wouldn't do for either of them to suddenly decide they have two left feet.
yuri looks down at their hands and he really can't wipe the smile off of his face. he lifts them and tips his head down in order to lightly brush is lips against the back of finn's hand. ]
Who knows, maybe that's how you'll fall desperately in love with me.
( oh. their first kiss. sort of. first little kiss? finn blushes as soon as yuri's plush lips touch his knuckles. )
That - that would be nice, wouldn't it? ( finn stammers, half-committed to the words coming out of his mouth, thrown by their jump to the next level of affection. at least yuri seems to be taking a shine to him! it would be a hundred times more unpleasant if they couldn't get along.
though, what does finn know? he's a beta who doesn't think much about courtship. )
[ yuri has a very sudden, very intense need to start scenting finn's wrist. or using finn's wrist to scent himself?? either way, he very much wants to start getting their scents mingled.
he snaps himself out of a daze, realizing with near-horror that he's brought finn's wrist halfway up to his cheek. his eyes widen, heat rising very quickly to his face, and he drops finn's hand like it's on fire before he takes a quick step backward. it's embarrassment on his face as he looks up, blinking wide. ]
Sorry! I don't-- I didn't mean to-- um.
[ oh god he's squeaking. ]
Yes. That would be. Nice. Practicing out here.
[ outside. where scents can float away on the wind and not stay trapped in the room with them. ]
​​(​ doing nothing to pull his hand away, finn stares at yuri, jaw slack. is the wedding excitement making him act like this? he's always felt comfortable with himself, albeit awkward out of his lack of experience with either alphas or omegas.
though, being led by one's instincts does make some sense to him.
he smiles gently at yuri, dimples deep and prominent as his hands slowly drop to his sides. ​)
[ yuri whines, the softest wail in the back of his throat, and he brings his hands up to cover his face. god, this is embarrassing. he has known this man for hours at best and he already wants nothing more than to just raid finn's closet and steal a few sweaters for himself. ]
Sorry. I'm sorry. I'm just-- you're just--
[ he pulls he fingers away just a little bit, peering in between them. his ears are trying to match his hair. ]
( it's cute. yuri is very cute even when he's embarrassed. perhaps even moreso. finn tries not to giggle, hiding his smile behind one of his hands. )
I'm - I'm glad you think so! I ...
( maybe it's fast. but he doesn't think anyone would judge them, right? they're meant to be wedded, right? this wedding isn't exactly traditional - most of the fuss is usually around another combination of people entirely. with lacking that dominant gene, letting yuri scent should be okay. maybe.
he holds his hands out to yuri again, letting him take the lead, to do whatever he wants with his hands to make himself feel even more comfortable. )
[ yuri's eyes shine, hopeful, maybe tinged with just a little but of wariness. but he reaches up to touch the patch still attached to his neck. he toys with the edge of it for just a moment before he sucks in a breath and rips it off. his sugary sweet aroma hits the air and he takes a moment to look up, to try to gauge just how much of it finn can smell. he knows a beta's nose isn't as strong as the other subgenders, but still...
he'd like to know if his future husband thinks he smells nice.
before he can hesitate any longer yuri reaches out and takes a hold of finn's hand, bringing it toward him. he presses finn's wrist against his neck, right on his scent gland, and he starts to lightly rub it back and forth in order to both spread his own scent and press finn's into his own skin. yuri's eyes fall closed and he lets out a slow breath, the rumbling noise that leaves him sounding almost like a purr. ]
( it's like walking into a cloud of perfume, not quite as all-consuming as it might be for other people, but noticeable nonetheless. it suits him, finn decides with a small smile, sniffing quite obviously a few times before watching yuri continue the process. )
Orange! ( he certainly sounds happy about it now that he's taken a moment to parse through the different notes in the air.
his fingers flex as yuri begins to purr and he giggles under his breath. who knew that a simple gesture would turn him into a pink-haired kitty? certainly not finn. )
[ yuri opens his eyes again, slightly glazed over now as he tumbles close to the edge of scent drunk. it's been... well, the last time he shared his scent with anyone like this was with his sister, and that was a strictly familial affection. it's obviously something else with finn, and yuri isn't seasoned enough to know how to rein this in.
he turns his head a little in order to press his nose directly to finn's wrist, the cloud over his vision clearing a little as he brightens up. ]
Oh! That's-- I mean, yes, flowers, it's very pretty, but you have vanilla, too!
[ and then yuri giggles, finally letting finn's wrist go so he can have it back. ]
Would it be too obvious to have that be one of our cake flavors?
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Date: 2023-10-31 03:48 am (UTC)which is a weird thing to think but here he is.
he follows after finn, a smile breaking out across his face as he watches a completely grown man skip toward a bird bath. he's so cute. ]
Cute.
[ ok maybe he couldn't help saying it out loud.
yuri stops at the archway and reaches out to lightly run his fingers along one of the vines, his eyes going up to look at the arch going over his head. maybe... well, this wouldn't be such a bad place to take their vows, would it? might not have enough space...
they could take their own vows here. privately.
yuri you're getting ahead of yourself. ]
I've never been one to just go outside much but... maybe being around you can convince me.
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Date: 2023-11-01 02:03 am (UTC)( finn blushes lightly, ducking his head. he hadn't really imagined anything past the actual wedding. if he's lucky, maybe they might be able to develop a nice friendship. )
If we're gonna be married, it'd be nice to spend a little time together out here. Whenever you wanted.
( he takes a seat on the elaborately carved bench positioned across the arch, gesturing for yuri to come see. ) Look at the view from here. It's perfect!
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Date: 2023-11-01 05:10 pm (UTC)Oh, Finn. It's beautiful.
[ he slides a hand down finn's forearm so that he can take hold of his hand, lacing their fingers together as his eyes sweep across all of the flowers and beautiful hedges. ]
I think I like this spot.
[ he says it softly, as though if he says it any louder he'll break whatever quiet spell has settled over him.
them?
he hopes them, if he's being honest. ]
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Date: 2023-11-02 03:59 am (UTC)It's been kinda hard. I didn't grow up here - I was with my dad and he raised me and I didn't know who my mom was for years. And suddenly, I'm needed because she needs help and - ( finn exhales, shaking his head. )
Being here reminds me of all the plants we have in our apartment, so I hope it'll make you feel better sometimes, too.
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Date: 2023-11-20 12:46 am (UTC)I'm sorry, you know.
[ his voice is soft as he says it and he turns to look at finn. ]
That you have to be dragged into this, I mean. I don't-- I was never the one that my parents were focused on. The moment my sister presented as an alpha, I was basically freed of any obligations to the family. I guess things changed for all of us pretty abruptly, huh?
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Date: 2023-11-20 08:03 pm (UTC)But I think we could be friends at least, ( comes a hopeful addition as he lifts his head. ) It would be nice to get to know each other better anyway. I don't really have other expectations outside of that!
( finn tries to recover, wanting to make this a nice first day for yuri. they're both doing their best! )
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Date: 2023-11-25 12:12 am (UTC)[ yuri smiles a little bit to himself and tips to the side, pressing his arm against finn's to lean into him. he still has a grip on his hand, thumb absently stroking across the back of it as he gazes down at their fingers curled together.
finn's hands are so large. yuri decides very quickly that he likes that. ]
We can certainly be friends. [ a pause. should he be so forward already? ] Though I might not be entirely opposed to something more.
[ yuri lifts his gaze and smiles up at finn. ]
You're very handsome.
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Date: 2023-11-26 05:48 am (UTC)( gulp. finn looks down at their joined hands, blushing as he becomes very aware of their instant intimacy. yuri feels very warm against him and he smells sweet, though finn can't immediately pin down what it reminds him of. his nose isn't as sensitive as that of an alpha's or an omega's.
he coughs quietly. )
Well, you're also. Very handsome and pretty. Yes, pretty. ( that sounds fitting for yuri, especially now that they're sitting amongst the flowers. )
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Date: 2023-12-10 07:05 am (UTC)[ yuri smiles and lets out a little giggle, giving finn's hand a small squeeze before he finally pushes himself back up to his feet again. he pulls finn up along with him and he steps in closer to him to tuck close, still smiling as he looks up at him.
finn smells nice too, yuri decides. subtle. almost delicate. ]
Shall we continue?
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Date: 2023-12-11 07:54 pm (UTC)You're quite assertive, ( he observes gently, letting yuri hoist him up. lumbering forward, he decides to show him through the rose garden. it isn't quite their season, but they're still putting in a good effort to look pretty, still well-cared for as the seasons change. )
I - I mean that as a very good thing, too! It's a very good thing. I'm not assertive at all, ( finn admits, stammering, hoping not to offend. )
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Date: 2023-12-13 05:32 am (UTC)[ yuri wouldn't want to scare his future husband away, after all, but he does also very much want to see if maybe... well. if maybe finn would want something more than a friendship. ]
I won't change myself to make you like me or anything, but I don't want you hating me either. So if I ever make you uncomfortable... let me know? Until then...
[ he tips his head to the side and rests it against finn's shoulder with a smile, eyes sweeping across the rose bushes. ]
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Date: 2023-12-14 03:44 am (UTC)I don't want you to change either though, ( finn adds quickly, smiling to himself as yuri rests his head on his shoulder. ) I'm just, ah! I'm not used to courtship or anything. I was never really interested in it before, but maybe ... ( he hums thoughtfully, scratching his chin. )
Well, I suppose we're too late for little dates now! But we can spend time together and get to know each other a lot better.
( and quietly, ) I don't think anyone could ever hate you, though.
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Date: 2024-06-04 04:08 am (UTC)[ if he's speaking from experience or just trying to sound wise, he doesn't make any sort of indication.
he stays where he is, even if walking with his head on finn's shoulder is a little bit awkward and bumpy. yuri wants to stay here, wants to remain as close to finn as he can. his eyes drop to their joined hands and he smiles. ]
We can still do little dates, you know. Married couples go on dates all the time. As a matter of fact, I'd love to see what kind of outing you could plan for us.
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Date: 2024-06-04 03:18 pm (UTC)( finn's light up at the prospect of planning a little hangout for them, something outside official aristocratic business. he's already being put through the ringer, being made to sit through lessons on how to do important adult things like run the estate. it won't be for a while - his mother is in good health - but it's important that he begins learning now even if he will be working with trusted advisors. )
What kind of dates would you like to go on? I have some ideas with things I like, I think. But I'm curious about you.
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Date: 2024-06-05 02:47 am (UTC)[ yuri pauses for a second to look at a blossom that's decided to bloom early, full and beautiful, and he smiles a little to himself before letting finn continue to pull him along. he wants to take it as a good sign. ]
Like a cooking class, or dance. Or painting!
[ especially if there's wine involved. ]
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Date: 2024-06-05 03:18 am (UTC)( he turns abruptly to take yuri's smaller hands in both of his, running his thumbs over his knuckles affectionately. yuri's come from such a long way and surely won't see his family for long stretches at a time. finn has moped over this arrangement long enough and now that he can put a face to a name, it feels more real and. interestingly enough, more comforting.
yuri seems soft and sweet and finn wants to at least try to do right by him even if he isn't the alpha they would have wanted for yuri. )
Would you help me learn how to dance for our wedding?
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Date: 2024-06-05 03:57 am (UTC)[ everyone will be watching, after all, and it wouldn't do for either of them to suddenly decide they have two left feet.
yuri looks down at their hands and he really can't wipe the smile off of his face. he lifts them and tips his head down in order to lightly brush is lips against the back of finn's hand. ]
Who knows, maybe that's how you'll fall desperately in love with me.
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Date: 2024-06-05 04:31 am (UTC)That - that would be nice, wouldn't it? ( finn stammers, half-committed to the words coming out of his mouth, thrown by their jump to the next level of affection. at least yuri seems to be taking a shine to him! it would be a hundred times more unpleasant if they couldn't get along.
though, what does finn know? he's a beta who doesn't think much about courtship. )
We can practice out here, too.
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Date: 2024-06-05 04:39 am (UTC)he snaps himself out of a daze, realizing with near-horror that he's brought finn's wrist halfway up to his cheek. his eyes widen, heat rising very quickly to his face, and he drops finn's hand like it's on fire before he takes a quick step backward. it's embarrassment on his face as he looks up, blinking wide. ]
Sorry! I don't-- I didn't mean to-- um.
[ oh god he's squeaking. ]
Yes. That would be. Nice. Practicing out here.
[ outside. where scents can float away on the wind and not stay trapped in the room with them. ]
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Date: 2024-06-05 04:47 am (UTC)though, being led by one's instincts does make some sense to him.
he smiles gently at yuri, dimples deep and prominent as his hands slowly drop to his sides. ​)
You – you want my scent already?
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Date: 2024-06-05 04:54 am (UTC)Sorry. I'm sorry. I'm just-- you're just--
[ he pulls he fingers away just a little bit, peering in between them. his ears are trying to match his hair. ]
--comfortable.
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Date: 2024-06-05 05:10 am (UTC)I'm - I'm glad you think so! I ...
( maybe it's fast. but he doesn't think anyone would judge them, right? they're meant to be wedded, right? this wedding isn't exactly traditional - most of the fuss is usually around another combination of people entirely. with lacking that dominant gene, letting yuri scent should be okay. maybe.
he holds his hands out to yuri again, letting him take the lead, to do whatever he wants with his hands to make himself feel even more comfortable. )
Go ahead!
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Date: 2024-06-05 05:43 am (UTC)[ yuri's eyes shine, hopeful, maybe tinged with just a little but of wariness. but he reaches up to touch the patch still attached to his neck. he toys with the edge of it for just a moment before he sucks in a breath and rips it off. his sugary sweet aroma hits the air and he takes a moment to look up, to try to gauge just how much of it finn can smell. he knows a beta's nose isn't as strong as the other subgenders, but still...
he'd like to know if his future husband thinks he smells nice.
before he can hesitate any longer yuri reaches out and takes a hold of finn's hand, bringing it toward him. he presses finn's wrist against his neck, right on his scent gland, and he starts to lightly rub it back and forth in order to both spread his own scent and press finn's into his own skin. yuri's eyes fall closed and he lets out a slow breath, the rumbling noise that leaves him sounding almost like a purr. ]
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Date: 2024-06-05 06:00 am (UTC)( it's like walking into a cloud of perfume, not quite as all-consuming as it might be for other people, but noticeable nonetheless. it suits him, finn decides with a small smile, sniffing quite obviously a few times before watching yuri continue the process. )
Orange! ( he certainly sounds happy about it now that he's taken a moment to parse through the different notes in the air.
his fingers flex as yuri begins to purr and he giggles under his breath. who knew that a simple gesture would turn him into a pink-haired kitty? certainly not finn. )
D'you. D'you feel comfy?
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Date: 2024-06-05 06:06 am (UTC)[ yuri opens his eyes again, slightly glazed over now as he tumbles close to the edge of scent drunk. it's been... well, the last time he shared his scent with anyone like this was with his sister, and that was a strictly familial affection. it's obviously something else with finn, and yuri isn't seasoned enough to know how to rein this in.
he turns his head a little in order to press his nose directly to finn's wrist, the cloud over his vision clearing a little as he brightens up. ]
Oh! That's-- I mean, yes, flowers, it's very pretty, but you have vanilla, too!
[ and then yuri giggles, finally letting finn's wrist go so he can have it back. ]
Would it be too obvious to have that be one of our cake flavors?
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